Santa Barbara Names Summer Contest Winners
Updated: 10/17/2026
The Santa Barbara International Screenplay Awards has named Eduardo Escober's Best Actress as the Best Screenplay Winner of their Summer, 2026 screenwriting competition. The Best TV and Best Short Script Winners have also been announced.
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